Toilet paper and flat tires — the strange ways that Californians ignite wildfires
CalMatters Of all the insidious threats faced by wildland firefighters — extreme heat, desiccated forests, unpredictable fire behavior and a nearly…
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Russian couple pleads guilty to spying charges and are released from Slovenian prison on time served
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — A Russian couple arrested on spying charges in December 2022 have pleaded guilty and were sentenced in the Slovenian…
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Olympic tennis recap, July 31: Djokovic dominates to quarterfinals
Day 5 of Olympic tennis tousled the women’s draw to the final four, and the men’s quarterfinal crew is…
Continue ReadingDutch beach volleyball player convicted of rape is booed again, louder, in second match of Olympics
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — The Dutch beach volleyball player who served time in prison after he was convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl in…
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Olympic fencing preview, Aug. 1: U.S. hunts for team foil medal
Six countries are looking for redemption in the Olympic women’s team foil event after being left off the podium in the individual…
Continue ReadingFederal judge says New Jersey’s ban on AR-15 rifles is unconstitutional
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s ban on the AR-15 rifle is unconstitutional, but the state’s cap on magazines over 10 rounds…
Continue ReadingFrench citizen accused of unlawfully collecting military information in Russia denied bail
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court has ordered a French citizen arrested in Russia to remain in custody ahead of his trial on charges of unlawfully…
Continue ReadingJohn Force Racing picks Beckman to sub for injured Force as team chases Funny Car title
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (AP) — Drag racing Hall of Famer John Force may contend for another Funny Car title, even though he won’t drive the rest of…
Continue ReadingSouth Carolina Supreme Court rules state death penalty including firing squad is legal
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled the state’s death penalty is legal. All five justices…
Continue ReadingGerman city renamed ‘Swiftkirchen’ for Taylor Swift concerts gets 1,400 bids for the signs
BERLIN (AP) — The German city of Gelsenkirchen, which temporarily renamed itself “Swiftkirchen” before the American superstar played three…
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San Luis City Council race wraps up, candidates reflect as polls close
The San Luis City Council race has concluded with nine candidates vying for a seat on the council for the next four…
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Adriana Ruano wins Guatemala’s first ever Olympic gold in women’s trap
Guatemala’s Adriana Ruano won gold in the event, marking the first time the country has won a medal in the event at the…
Continue ReadingFormer ballerina in Florida is convicted of manslaughter in her estranged husband’s 2020 shooting
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — A former Florida ballerina has been convicted of manslaughter in the 2020 shooting death of her estranged husband. Court…
Continue ReadingFDA warns about more ground cinnamon tainted with lead. Here’s what you need to know
AP Health Writer U.S. health officials are warning that several types of ground cinnamon sold at certain discount and specialty grocery stores are…
Continue ReadingMissouri woman admits kidnapping and killing a pregnant Arkansas woman
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri woman will spend the rest of her life in prison after admitting in federal court that she kidnapped and killed a…
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Men’s BMX freestyle: Argentina’s Torres surprises with dream run for gold, France’s Jeanjean claims bronze
Jose Augusto Torres stole the show at the men’s BMX freestyle final to snag gold. Great Britain’s Keiran Reilly secured silver while France’s Anthony…
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Carlos Alcaraz sweeps Roman Safiullin, locks in quarterfinals berth at Paris Olympics
Gold medal contender Carlos Alcaraz continued his quest for his first ever Olympic medal with a straight-set victory over Roman Safiullin in the…
Continue ReadingUS suspends $95 million in aid to Georgia after passage of foreign agent law that sparked protests
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is suspending $95 million in U.S. assistance to Georgia after its parliament adopted legislation related…
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Gymnastics preview, Aug. 1: Simone Biles goes for career gold No. 6
In the women’s all-around final, Biles will be looking for her second Olympic all-around title and sixth Olympic gold medal, but will face stiff…
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Previewing Olympic men’s golf: Five things before Round 1 begins
With eyes set on a superstar trio and minds wondering who could be this year’s big surprise, here are five things leading into the 2024 Paris Olympic…
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